Safety Specialist Series - Assoc/Intermediate/Senior Level (Project Construction)

 

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

 

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. 

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

 

 

Job Summary

This posting is for one position that will be filled at the level commensurate with the skills, experience, and abilities of the selected candidate. 

Job Duties include, but are not limited to: 
-    Recommends and administers various company safety and fire protection policies and programs.  
-    Responsible for providing safety oversight and technical support for Power Generation groups.
-    Provides oversight, coaching, advice, technical expertise and training on safety, fire prevention, construction and operational work methods. 
-    Acts as a first responder to safety incidents and gathers and evaluates accident data. 
-    Conducts root cause analysis of safety incidents and recommends preventive actions.  
-    Identifies potential safety risks and implements corrective measures.  
-    Performs safety and/or fire protection inspections and monitors and evaluates work practices to ensure compliance with all OSHA, regulatory and company safety policies and programs.  
-    Maintains awareness of governmental regulations and policies that may impact company operations.  
-    Tests, researches and recommends new tools, systems and equipment, and ensures compliance with technical specifications. 
-     Develops, implements and conducts safety and fire protection training and presentations.  
-    May administer public safety programs for internal and external stakeholders such as first responders, contractors and schools.   
-    Assists in the development of Accident Prevention Manuals, and technical training programs and materials.  
-    Provides expert advice and solutions to peers, customers, and co-workers.  
-    Works closely with managers, supervisors, safety committees, and other colleagues to develop risk reduction plans and supports other safety initiatives.  
-    Investigates third party safety incidents, often working closely with the claims department and regulators.   
-    Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Specific Business Unit duties may include the following: 
 
Power Generation:  Provides oversight for generation and construction projects including Coal Combustion Products and Renewable Projects (Wind and Solar). Performs combustible dust surveys and equipment evaluation for fossil fuel and bio-mass locations.       

Corporate Safety / Services:  Facilitates companywide standardization of safety equipment, methods and practices. Identifies opportunities for efficient delivery of safety program capabilities and services.  Provides company-level and business group-specific reporting of safety performance metrics.  Provides input related to safety goals and performance in support of corporate sustainability and responsibility reporting.

 

Relocation assistance may be provided to the successful candidate.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• A Safety Specialist must have 3+ years of relevant experience in a directly related field with a Bachelor's degree, OR 5+ years of directly related experience with an Associate's degree.
• A Senior Safety Specialist must have 5+ years of relevant experience in a directly related field with a Bachelor's degree, OR 7+ years of directly related experience with an Associate's degree.
   

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:

• Thorough understanding of company safety policies and work methods;
• In-depth knowledge of applicable safety and fire protection regulations and requirements;
• Technical expertise in applicable job specific discipline;
• Management Service (MMS) requirements;
• Full knowledge of applicable hazardous material/chemical management and transportation;
• Job specific knowledge of industrial hygiene